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I have some good news - I received a full time offer from XXX (renowned global investment bank) and will be starting there at the end of June. I'm very much looking forward to it. Your coaching was very helpful - Every single interview I did was successful. That is, I progressed to the next stage or received an offer. After I received the XXX offer I cancelled everything else. But I very much appreciate your advice, because I walked in completely prepared.


I can’t thank you enough for turning my fortunes around. I got the job! Who would have thought I would make the transition to corporate London life so easily. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you again for the brilliant job you did on reworking my CV and for all the great interview practice you gave me. I owe you a drink.


A combination of the CV and interview advice, not only successfully landed my desired position but came with a significantly higher salary than originally expected.


The help and advice I received in updating my CV was brilliant. My CV now looks professional and I have gained at least 3 interviews from this and a job offer. Did not take this new role though, as I have been promoted at my current company! I will definitely approach Vicky for future help and advice as I found it very beneficial.


In just a couple of phone conversations Victoria was able to extract enough information to write a fantastic CV from scratch. This for a career spanning 10+ years is no small feat! Extremely helpful with a high quality product, I would highly recommend Victoria and City CV


Thank you so much, I'm absolutely over the moon! After all the trials and tribulations of searching for a job, it finally paying off is an amazing feeling. And obviously, thank you so much for your help, your training gave me the boost of confidence I needed!


Thank you for the CV.I have just one word 'Brilliant'!! This is definitely not something that I could have produced myself, so thank you for your help. Now I just have to live up to that standard!!


I can only recommend Victoria and CityCV. The difference between my last CV with which I was able to get a job a tier 1 Investment Bank and the one created by Victoria is amazing. I was really stunned as I saw the final product. The whole work procedure was very effective and has really impressed me.


In six months of applying for a graduate positions with commercial property consultants, I attended a number of first round interviews but proceeded no further in their application process. I found to hard to put my finger on what was holding me back from proceeding to final round interviews as I felt that I was a confident candidate with a strong CV. Victoria and Tony showed me how to demonstrate all of my strengths in a format which employers could easily recognise. They helped in every aspect of the interview process from the way to sit all the was through to having solid prepared answers to questions I was likely to be asked (and the questions really did come up!). I was recently offered a place with a leading commercial property consultant and was informed I had revived the highest score in one of their final round assessment days. I strongly recommend Victoria and Tony's services to any graduate who is starting to enter a highly competitive jobs market. Seek their advice early on, get ahead of the competition and don't waste any interview opportunity.


I have no hesitation in recommending Victoria McLean unreservedly. Her work to develop my CV and covering letter was dynamic, innovative and possessed the rare gift of appreciating the human factors enabling my CV to stand out amongst the crowd. Victoria’s work ethic is uncompromising – she met every deadline and drilled down into the detail necessary to understand the target audience for the CV. Throughout her interaction with me as her customer was very polite and efficient but never rushed: Victoria took the time to understand my skills, experience and qualities and then intuitive matched those to the job I was seeking. The fact that I have now accepted the offer of this job, despite significant competition, is directly attributable to Victoria’s work.


Victoria et al offer a highly bespoke service of coaching and CV writing. However, it was the sincerity that gave me the extra boost in confidence which made the difference and helped me to secure my dream job. Thank you.


After a CV revamp with City CV I actually got offered two jobs interviews within the space of a week. Looking back at my old CV I am amazed at how drab and boring it looks!


I feel very fortunate for receiving excellent career advice from Vicky. This included helping me to rewrite my CV. I found her professional, helpful and realistic approach a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend her to anyone needing support and direction.


I have only positive things to say about Victoria, she was efficient, reliable, responsive and utterly professional. her approach was meticolous and flexible, the final product outstanding and her people skills are second to none, I would highly recommend her to anybody.


After long hours of stressing over the content & structure of my cv I was referred to Victoria @ City CV by another satisfied client, following a detailed telephone interview to discuss my background, present circumstances and career progression Victoria was able to put together a framework showcasing my professional and work achievements to date and clearly summarising my value add to prospective employers - I am happy with this body of work and confident about prospects for the future


Hi Victoria, thanks for all your help, the CV is superb.


I am now a casualty broker in the energy department in London...... thank you for all your help, this really is an absolute dream job for me, and I'll be recommending you to anybody I know who is the position I was in not too long ago!


I was worried my graduate CV would be a bit thin on the ground, but you’ve created something I can be genuinely proud of. I’m actually relishing the thought of applying for graduate jobs now!


I was applying for a high profile position. Victoria reviewed my CV and advised me how to improve it. Her approach was tremendously professional and I was really impressed with her eye for detail and her very personal touch.


I went to City CV for help after being rejected at the interview stages of 3-4 different graduate jobs. After one session with Victoria, and one session from Tony, not only was I much better prepared to answer competency questions but my confidence had been restored. On the day of the interview every question asked by the interviewer we had covered the previous day and I found out 2 hours later that I had successfully got the job! I would recommend City CV to any of my friends!


I have had a good read over my new CV and I am very impressed - excellent job, It doesn't need any re-work, it's word perfect and it covers everything. I definitely feel that this CV will secure me an interview for the type of role I am looking for. I only hope my interviews go as well! Really well done, and for me worth every penny.


Many, many thanks! Your help, advice, wisdom, coaching and willingness to keep helping me has really impressed me, and I am truly grateful. This is a fantastic CV and a HUGE improvement over the one I had. I have showed this new version to a few friends and they all agree it looks great and is a massive improvement. I also needed some help to understand the ways of the British as things back in California, etc. are a bit more wild, creative and colorful on the CV front I think! When in Rome.... Thanks again, you have really helped me immensely. I am very, very pleased.


I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful work you have done for me. You made me see my personal experience, both professional and academic, through a completely different angle. This gives me real hope and optimism that I will be able to successfully land my targeted job.


I always thought my CV and interview technique was quite good, but after Victoria totally revamped them I realised I was definitely in need of some changes. We did coaching sessions on everything from the competency interview to the group exercises and numerical & technical skills. I felt so prepared on my interview day that I actually really enjoyed it rather than feeling nervous and stressed like I normally do. To top it off I received an offer for the job and the interviewer remarked what a professional CV I had compared to many he had seen. Thanks Victoria


Thank you for all your help. The interview coaching you gave me was amazing.  I felt so prepared and confident. The answering techniques we practised really do work. Even better, they asked me some of the questions we had run through, I had my examples ready and knew exactly what to say.  I now have a new job on the Emerging Markets desk.  Thank you!


Thank you for all of your support with revamping my CV. Your help was invaluable not only in delivering a great CV but in helping me to think about my own achievements and giving me extra confidence.


Many thanks. The CV looks great, and I am very pleased with your services! City CV will definitely be recommended.


I went to City CV for help after being rejected at the interview stages of 3-4 different graduate jobs. After one session with Victoria, and one session from Tony, not only was I much better prepared to answer competency questions but my confidence had been restored. On the day of the interview every question asked by the interviewer we had covered the previous day and I found out 2 hours later that I had successfully got the job! I would recommend City CV to any of my friends!


I have reviewed my CV and it looks great!! Thank you very much for everything, I now feel completely confident I can apply to any UK position. Plus my CV will help my interviews as the themes are prioritised, my strengths highlighted and my skills focussed.


I always thought my CV and interview technique was quite good, but after Victoria totally revamped them I realised I was definitely in need of some changes. We did coaching sessions on everything from the competency interview to the group exercises and numerical & technical skills. I felt so prepared on my interview day that I actually really enjoyed it rather than feeling nervous and stressed like I normally do. To top it off I received an offer for the job and the interviewer remarked what a professional CV I had compared to many he had seen. Thanks Victoria


I was highly impressed with City CV. With only two days to prepare for an interview I contacted the company and was booked in for two telephone coaching sessions and a face-to-face mock interview. The coaching provided me with a method of structuring each answer whereas I had previously just muddled through interviews. The consultant who undertook the mock interview gave me further advice about polishing my performance and by the end of the exercise I felt that I could respond confidently to any questions I might be asked. The interview went extremely well and after a few hours a member of the panel phoned and offered me the job on a salary exceeding the advertised pay range! The City CV staff were extremely friendly, professional and supportive and gave me the tools and confidence to succeed in my interview. I will certainly be recommending them to friends and colleagues.


It had been five years since I had applied for a job, so I turned to Victoria for help. She guided me through every stage of the daunting task, starting with putting my CV together - which did the trick as I was invited for an interview! Victoria then coached me through the two stage interview process using a variety of techniques which we practiced until I was confident. It paid off as I was offered the job. To optimise your chances of bagging your dream role, contact Victoria.


Thanks very much for yours and Tony's services over the past few weeks. I am delighted with the CV, cover letter and interview training you have provided, and am now feeling much more confident and optimistic in my job search. Also I was very impressed at how approachable you were over the period and how willing you were to take the time to answer all my questions. I will be sure to recommend your services to my friends.


Thank you for all your assistance and patience in helping me on my search for a new job.  From the tailoring of the CV to the interview training you were thorough and honest. Without it, I wouldn’t have been as prepared or as confident as I was. I got the job and a 50% pay increase to boot! Thank you, I couldn’t have got this job without you.


I can only recommend Victoria and CityCV. The difference between my last CV with which I was able to get a job a tier 1 Investment Bank and the one created by Victoria is amazing. I was really stunned as I saw the final product. The whole work procedure was very effective and has really impressed me.


I have some good news - I received a full time offer from XXX (renowned global investment bank) and will be starting there at the end of June. I'm very much looking forward to it. Your coaching was very helpful - Every single interview I did was successful. That is, I progressed to the next stage or received an offer. After I received the XXX offer I cancelled everything else. But I very much appreciate your advice, because I walked in completely prepared.


Victoria provided invaluable and totally objective advice with regards to my career progression. Her wealth of experience and diplomatic approach means that her service is truly consultative and collaborative. She took time to understand my aspirations and tailored her advice accordingly, always on hand to offer ongoing support. Victoria made the process of securing a new and exciting role extremely painless and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her or using her services going forward.


After ten years of tacking things on to the end of my old CV I realised the time had come to do a complete overhaul. I thought it would only take a couple of hours but every time I started I would get a mental block, I would sit there staring at the flashing cursor. I contacted City CV and with probing and prompting, they were able to help me remember and focus on what was important. They put a CV framework together with all the information and I now have a CV I am proud of. The turnaround time was quick and the quality tip-top. Thanks City CV.


I used Victoria when applying for a 6 figure Senior Marketing Manager position within a global company.  Having transformed my CV and letter of application she then took me through some fairly rigorous interview practice before both first and second interviews.  Many of the questions she prepped me for actually came up and I knew exactly what they wanted to hear.  I could not have been better prepared - I landed the job, increasing my earnings by 30k per annum and taking my career to another level.


I AM SO HAPPY! My expectations have been absolutely exceeded I am very content with the results, both my CV and cover letter reflect all my experiences and attainments and I really want to thank Libby for guiding me through the process of recognizing my main strengths and accomplishments during my short professional career. Thank you so much, it was a pleasure having worked with both of you I will definitely be contacting you in the future if I need these services again.


Thank you for all your help with my CV and for the personal support you have given me throughout the process. I now have more confidence in myself and am really proud of my CV. I sent my old CV out 120 times and didn’t get one interview; I was completely disheartened and didn’t believe I would ever get a job. Within one month of sending out my new CV, I have had 8 firms interested in me and have just accepted a job offer with a professional services firm in central London. Everyone loves my new CV and I am delighted. I couldn’t have done this without your help. Thank you


Victoria is pragmatic, specific and practical in what she does and how she helps. She provides excellent value that does not cost an arm and a leg. Most important perhaps -- Victoria cares about what she does and about the people she is helping. Because of these qualities, I have no hesitation recommending Victoria as an excellent partner in one's search for one's next career move.


I really must thank Victoria for the outstanding job in giving my CV a completely new life! Victoria's efforts, competence, profund knowledge of the financial markets, its activities and products were very helpful in the shaping of a targeted, effective CV, which is just lovely to read! Totally appreciated.